Timbers Blog: USL-1tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/timbers/12042014-10-15T22:49:50ZCommunity bloggers Rick Curwen, & Kip and Jennifer KesgardMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancePortland Timbers add new USL Pro affiliate for 2015; Timbers 2 set to play at Merlo Fieldtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/timbers/1204.142020082014-10-15T22:49:50Z2014-10-15T23:11:29ZThe Portland Timbers took a big step in terms of player development with the announcement on October 14 of the creation of their own USL Pro affiliate, labeled Timbers 2 or T2 for short. The new club, playing their home matches at the University of Portland, will give the team a professional team locally with the express design of nurturing and honing younger soccer talent. With good luck, this could be a key piece to help the Timbers build a strong team for many more seasons to come. Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers took a big step in terms of player development with the announcement on October 14 of the creation of their own USL Pro affiliate, labeled Timbers 2 or T2 for short. The new club, playing their home matches at the University of Portland, will give the team a professional team locally with the express design of nurturing and honing younger soccer talent. With good luck, this could be a key piece to help the Timbers build a strong team for many more seasons to come.
2014 U.S. Open Cup format expands to 80 teams, Portland Timbers & Timbers U-23 teams amongst qualifierstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/timbers/1204.127438982014-04-25T05:18:05Z2014-04-25T05:39:19ZThe United States Soccer Federation announced the parameters for the 2014 U.S. Open Cup, and much like the past few years, there are a few changes within the tournament. For 2014, the updates are adding more amateur teams in the initial rounds to bring the full field to 80 teams. The Portland Timbers and Timbers U-23 teams will be part of the festivities that begin on May 7.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The United States Soccer Federation announced the parameters for the 2014 U.S. Open Cup, and much like the past few years, there are a few changes within the tournament. For 2014, the updates are adding more amateur teams in the initial rounds to bring the full field to 80 teams. The Portland Timbers and Timbers U-23 teams will be part of the festivities that begin on May 7.
Portland Timbers announce affiliation agreement with Sacramento Republic FC for 2014 MLS seasontag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/timbers/1204.120498122014-01-23T23:08:12Z2014-01-23T23:45:40ZSacramento Republic FC officially announced on January 23 that they had reached an affiliation agreement with the Portland Timbers for the 2014 MLS and USL Pro campaigns, which was exciting news for the club. The information was tempered slightly by a development whereby Sacramento will also be an affiliate for San Jose, the closest MLS club to them in proximity.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
Sacramento Republic FC officially announced on January 23 that they had reached an affiliation agreement with the Portland Timbers for the 2014 MLS and USL Pro campaigns, which was exciting news for the club. The information was tempered slightly by a development whereby Sacramento will also be an affiliate for San Jose, the closest MLS club to them in proximity.
Portland Timbers announce U.S. Open Cup opener, U-23 team advancestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/timbers//1204.105661202013-05-16T21:39:17Z2013-05-17T20:53:11ZThe Portland Timbers announced their opening round match for the 2013 U.S. Open Cup is here in Portland, where they will face the Austin Aztexs or Wilmington Hammerheads. Meanwhile, the Timbers U-23 team advanced to round two with a win over the Sacramento Gold, and will now battle the Charleston Battery for the right to host the San Jose Earthquakes in round three.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers announced their opening round match for the 2013 U.S. Open Cup is here in Portland, where they will face the Austin Aztexs or Wilmington Hammerheads. Meanwhile, the Timbers U-23 team advanced to round two with a win over the Sacramento Gold, and will now battle the Charleston Battery for the right to host the San Jose Earthquakes in round three.
Timbers anniversary date has new significance as landmark partnership is reached between USL Pro and MLStag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/timbers//1204.98540842013-01-25T04:37:33Z2013-01-26T04:23:54ZOn the anniversary of the Portland Timbers being created back in 1975, another potentially significant event occurred involving the top league in American soccer and the league in the third level of the soccer pyramid. MLS and USL Pro announced the basic framework of an agreement to integrate MLS Reserve teams within the current league structure of USL Pro. Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
On the anniversary of the Portland Timbers being created back in 1975, another potentially significant event occurred involving the top league in American soccer and the league in the third level of the soccer pyramid. MLS and USL Pro announced the basic framework of an agreement to integrate MLS Reserve teams within the current league structure of USL Pro.
Timbers Weekend: MLS Player Updates and Part 1 of Timbers Rewind for 2010tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.54741932010-12-29T18:30:00Z2010-12-29T19:44:16ZTo round out 2010, we take a quick look at some recent MLS player news and recap news from the first five months of 2010 for the Timbers. We look back at the city council vote that brought MLS to town, meeting the 2010 USL Timbers, epic wins over the Sounders and Boca Juniors but baffling results at home against CP Baltimore and AC St. LouisKip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
To round out 2010, we take a quick look at some recent MLS player news and recap news from the first five months of 2010 for the Timbers. We look back at the city council vote that brought MLS to town, meeting the 2010 USL Timbers, epic wins over the Sounders and Boca Juniors but baffling results at home against CP Baltimore and AC St. Louis
The USL and NASL Saga – Timbers leave issues behind, but situation affects MLS long termtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.52121542010-10-29T19:32:24Z2010-10-29T20:28:19ZAs the Timbers look towards a bright future in MLS, there is a cloudy future surrounding Division 2 soccer in America as the USL and NASL try to earn sanctioning from the United States Soccer Federation. Despite the fact the 2010 season isn't even completed, we've had two current teams jump leagues for next year and one team agree to move.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
As the Timbers look towards a bright future in MLS, there is a cloudy future surrounding Division 2 soccer in America as the USL and NASL try to earn sanctioning from the United States Soccer Federation. Despite the fact the 2010 season isn't even completed, we've had two current teams jump leagues for next year and one team agree to move.
2010 Season Recap – Looking back over the end of the USL Timberstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.51468422010-10-15T05:42:29Z2010-10-15T17:14:55ZBefore the Timbers make the move to MLS, we spend a few moments reflecting upon the highlights (and challenges) from the 2010 season. While the playoff run ended earlier than anticipated, there were still plenty of good things that happened for the Timbers in their final year as a member of USSF Division 2.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
Before the Timbers make the move to MLS, we spend a few moments reflecting upon the highlights (and challenges) from the 2010 season. While the playoff run ended earlier than anticipated, there were still plenty of good things that happened for the Timbers in their final year as a member of USSF Division 2.
Timbers win home finale for 2010, but can’t overcome deficit from playoff game onetag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.51318112010-10-12T02:22:41Z2010-10-12T02:53:17ZThe Portland Timbers faced their long time rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps, in the second game of their two game playoff series. After losing 2 to 0 in Burnaby on Thursday night, the Timbers needed to score at least 2 goals to extend the series. Despite dominating the statistics and outplaying their rivals for most of the match, the Timbers could only score one goal, a 49th minute strike by James Marcelin. The Whitecaps would advance to the next round of the USSF Division 2 playoffs while the Timbers begin their offseason and transition to MLS.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers faced their long time rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps, in the second game of their two game playoff series. After losing 2 to 0 in Burnaby on Thursday night, the Timbers needed to score at least 2 goals to extend the series. Despite dominating the statistics and outplaying their rivals for most of the match, the Timbers could only score one goal, a 49th minute strike by James Marcelin. The Whitecaps would advance to the next round of the USSF Division 2 playoffs while the Timbers begin their offseason and transition to MLS.
Timbers Photos - Additional Pictures from Vancouver and PGE Park Updatetag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.51143932010-10-07T18:45:17Z2010-10-07T19:29:32ZGetting ready for game day by posting some additional pictures from the season finale match between the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps from differing perspectives, and also updating a bit of the progress of construction at PGE Park.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
Getting ready for game day by posting some additional pictures from the season finale match between the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps from differing perspectives, and also updating a bit of the progress of construction at PGE Park.
Coverage of playoff series game 1 - Timbers at Vancouvertag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.51088662010-10-06T16:15:43Z2010-10-06T16:52:11ZWant to watch the Timbers - Whitecaps playoff match but can't make the trip to Canada on Thursday? There's plenty of options to view the game, whether your choice is at home, on the web, or amongst other Timbers fans in the area.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
Want to watch the Timbers - Whitecaps playoff match but can't make the trip to Canada on Thursday? There's plenty of options to view the game, whether your choice is at home, on the web, or amongst other Timbers fans in the area.
Timbers Weekend - Timbers finish regular season in Vancouver as playoff previewtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.51025402010-10-05T01:36:06Z2010-10-05T16:10:20ZThe Portland Timbers finished the 2010 USSF Division 2 regular season by facing their long time (and soon to be fellow MLS) rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps. The game ended up in a 2 all draw, and because of other results, ended up being a preview of the first round of the USSF D2 playoffs. The Timbers and Whitecaps will meet for the third time in four seasons in the post season; Portland defeated the Caps in the 2007 playoffs while the Caps upset the Timbers last season before they advanced to the USL Championship Match.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers finished the 2010 USSF Division 2 regular season by facing their long time (and soon to be fellow MLS) rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps. The game ended up in a 2 all draw, and because of other results, ended up being a preview of the first round of the USSF D2 playoffs. The Timbers and Whitecaps will meet for the third time in four seasons in the post season; Portland defeated the Caps in the 2007 playoffs while the Caps upset the Timbers last season before they advanced to the USL Championship Match.
Timbers Weekend – Alhassan leads Timbers to win in Puerto Ricotag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.50425932010-09-21T01:19:08Z2010-09-21T01:35:31ZThe Portland Timbers secured three points from a win in Puerto Rico on September 18, traditionally one of the toughest places to play in the USSF Division 2. Kalif Alhassan netted his first goal as a Timber, and simply put, it was one of the most impressive strikes I've ever seen.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers secured three points from a win in Puerto Rico on September 18, traditionally one of the toughest places to play in the USSF Division 2. Kalif Alhassan netted his first goal as a Timber, and simply put, it was one of the most impressive strikes I've ever seen.
Timbers Updates – Securing a point in Carolina while Futty returns from national dutytag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.50171192010-09-15T01:45:43Z2010-09-21T01:36:20ZThe Portland Timbers visited North Carolina on their first stop of four road games to finish the USSF Division 2 regular season. While Ryan Pore was not available due to personal issues, the team welcomed back Mamadou Danso from national team duty. Meanwhile, the MLS Timbers have a vision of a schedule for next season while a debate ensues about the value of a Portland - Seattle MLS rivalry.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers visited North Carolina on their first stop of four road games to finish the USSF Division 2 regular season. While Ryan Pore was not available due to personal issues, the team welcomed back Mamadou Danso from national team duty. Meanwhile, the MLS Timbers have a vision of a schedule for next season while a debate ensues about the value of a Portland - Seattle MLS rivalry.
Timbers Updates – Postseason ticket is punched before team heads out on the roadtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.50002782010-09-10T19:10:50Z2010-09-10T19:38:05ZThe Portland Timbers USSF Division 2 logo The Portland Timbers finished their regular season matches at home last week, and now finish their 2010 campaign with four straight games on the road. As the club prepares for their match in...Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers USSF Division 2 logo The Portland Timbers finished their regular season matches at home last week, and now finish their 2010 campaign with four straight games on the road. As the club prepares for their match in...
PGE Park Closure – 10 years of memoriestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.49754512010-09-05T20:15:00Z2010-09-05T20:17:57ZIn the 10 years I've been attending Timbers matches, I wanted to share some of the events I've witnessed over the USL Timbers era as the team moves to MLS next season.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
In the 10 years I've been attending Timbers matches, I wanted to share some of the events I've witnessed over the USL Timbers era as the team moves to MLS next season.
Timbers News: Timbers secure kit sponsor, learn playoff formattag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.49754962010-09-04T02:37:19Z2010-09-04T02:49:01ZThe Portland Timbers announce their inaugural kit sponsor before their final PGE Park home match versus Puerto Rico, while the playoff rules were officially announced by the USSF Division 2. Finally, forward Mandjou Keita and the team reached a mutual agreement to allow him to return to India.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers announce their inaugural kit sponsor before their final PGE Park home match versus Puerto Rico, while the playoff rules were officially announced by the USSF Division 2. Finally, forward Mandjou Keita and the team reached a mutual agreement to allow him to return to India.
Timbers V Puerto Rico – the end of the USL era at PGE Parktag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.49754202010-09-04T02:10:28Z2010-09-04T02:33:10ZThe Portland Timbers finished their regular season home matches with a 1 to 0 win over Puerto Rico, as midfielder Ryan Pore netted his 15th goal of the season. The Timbers finish their season with four straight on the road before the USSF Division 2 playoffs begin the second weekend of October.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers finished their regular season home matches with a 1 to 0 win over Puerto Rico, as midfielder Ryan Pore netted his 15th goal of the season. The Timbers finish their season with four straight on the road before the USSF Division 2 playoffs begin the second weekend of October.
Timbers V Baltimore - Offensive changes pay dividends for Timbers attacktag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.49551362010-08-30T21:02:46Z2010-08-31T01:26:52ZAfter making a formation change, the Portland Timbers matches their biggest offensive output for the season in beating Crystal Palace Baltimore 3 to 0 on August 29 at PGE Park. The Timbers finish the home portion of their regular season schedule on September 2, hosting Puerto Rico in a game that also signifies their last home match as a member of the USL/USSF Division 2 league before the playoffs start in October.Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
After making a formation change, the Portland Timbers matches their biggest offensive output for the season in beating Crystal Palace Baltimore 3 to 0 on August 29 at PGE Park. The Timbers finish the home portion of their regular season schedule on September 2, hosting Puerto Rico in a game that also signifies their last home match as a member of the USL/USSF Division 2 league before the playoffs start in October.
Timbers V Aztex - Dike continues scoring streak, but Timbers play to drawtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2010:/timbers//1204.49478282010-08-28T05:19:47Z2010-08-28T06:12:48ZThe Portland Timbers and Austin Aztex played to a 1 all draw on August 26 in a match that featured plenty of fouls, lots of physical play, and some short tempers. While Portland did gain a point from the result, this was a match that they could have easily won with better finishing and improved composure late in the match. Kip Kesgard, community bloggerhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/kkesgard/index.html
The Portland Timbers and Austin Aztex played to a 1 all draw on August 26 in a match that featured plenty of fouls, lots of physical play, and some short tempers. While Portland did gain a point from the result, this was a match that they could have easily won with better finishing and improved composure late in the match.